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Effective teaching - Evidence and practice By Daniel Muijs & David Reynolds London: Paul Chapman, 2001. Hardback (pound)50.00, ISBN 0-7619-6880-6; paperback (pound)16.99, ISBN 0-7619-6881-4
This book arises from a recognition that the type of writing and research undertaken by the school effectiveness movement on what makes for more effective schooling now needs to pay more attention to the classroom level and, in particular, to the characteristics of effective teaching. The book is organised into three parts. The first part comprises eight chapters dealing with generic teaching skills, such as direct instruction and behaviour management. Part 2 comprises six chapters focusing on teaching specific skills and students, such as teaching gifted students and enhancing students' self-esteem Finally, part 3 comprises five chapters looking at the teaching specific subjects and assessment.
The book is well written and informative. Each chapter begins with a list of advance organisers covering the key learning objectives for what is to be covered, and ends with a set of self-study questions. However, the material and the relative emphasis given to certain topics and approaches conveys a...